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the u.s. had just run faster, -- grown faster, 2.7%, we're expecting the u.s. economy to grow to%. the reason i raise this is to go down there and talk to policy makers and business people. we could have more taxes here, more regulation there. a little more cost of labor here. and a fair amount of uncertainty and take on one of the great economic miracles. they understand this thing they have a great economy growing rapidly is fragile and requires government to facilitate rather than later uncertainty. that is almost like a test tube of forcing. we had a time in which we had a huge amount of uncertainty. comes from -- some comes from government action. we had an aggressive regulatory agenda. we have not made a certain investments we have made. you add that up and you have a period in which businesses are operating under huge weight. creates the conditions under which businesses can operate in intellectual freedom. among the things government can do is create the conditions under which cost [no
the u.s. had just run faster, -- grown faster, 2.7%, we're expecting the u.s. economy to grow to%. the reason i raise this is to go down there and talk to policy makers and business people. we could have more taxes here, more regulation there. a little more cost of labor here. and a fair amount of uncertainty and take on one of the great economic miracles. they understand this thing they have a great economy growing rapidly is fragile and requires government to facilitate rather than later...
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the typical u.s. army private, including men and women serving us in afghanistan today, married with a newborn infant, will see a $453 increase in taxes as a result of republican plan b. 25 million families will pay an average of $1,000 or more, so that 402,000 families who make over $1 million could get an average tax break of $50,000. that is the tax part of the republican plan. and we are here today, right now, he talking about the cutting part of the republican plan. i think all of us recall, during the election, the republican presidential candidate said, and i quote, 47% of the people will vote for the president, no matter what. he went on to say, "and so my job is not to worry about these people." the republican sequestered cutting plan is making an those promises come true. it sends a signal that republican colleagues do not care about the 47%, because do you know who gets hit? here is what it would do. by the way, this is a recycled version. we have virtually the same version last spring. we
the typical u.s. army private, including men and women serving us in afghanistan today, married with a newborn infant, will see a $453 increase in taxes as a result of republican plan b. 25 million families will pay an average of $1,000 or more, so that 402,000 families who make over $1 million could get an average tax break of $50,000. that is the tax part of the republican plan. and we are here today, right now, he talking about the cutting part of the republican plan. i think all of us...
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for the first time in u.s. history, the u.s. delegation of a state will be entirely made up of women. from manchester, new hampshire, this is about one hour, 15 minutes. >> onto the program -- just a little bit on the way the questions were developed for today's event. this is a little bit of an atypical chamber event. questions were developed with input from the chamber's board of directors and the new hampshire women's initiative. there is centered not around issues but around this moment of history. the mission is to celebrate the first in the nation status that new hampshire has by holding this event today. rabin will facilitate a conversation about what this moment in time means to these five women. this power will go so fast. i am sure, and i hope, that this conversation leaves you hungry for more. please, share today with your friends, your children, your co-workers. we will have dvd's available. please share this event and moment in history with everyone you know. how this all came together -- the two most common questio
for the first time in u.s. history, the u.s. delegation of a state will be entirely made up of women. from manchester, new hampshire, this is about one hour, 15 minutes. >> onto the program -- just a little bit on the way the questions were developed for today's event. this is a little bit of an atypical chamber event. questions were developed with input from the chamber's board of directors and the new hampshire women's initiative. there is centered not around issues but around this...
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the u.s. recession into a depression." that is the teaching moment about the power of the overall innovative skill said, the supply chain, and what that means for our capacity to compete when the company that would have been left standing thought they might have gone down as well. there is so much to say. i wanted to make these viewpoints, overall perspective, talk about manufacturing and research and skills, and i'm very happy to take your questions going forward. [applause] >> i think we have time for a few questions. i will call on people. if you could wait until he comes around with the microphone. >> thank you. aig investments. my question goes to innovation funds, which you brought out. at what stage are you focusing on with respect to either expansion or start-ups? on an execution basis, what is the regional plan as far as national strategy? >> look, i think for those of us in a government job, where you want to be like the classic economic book is you want to look for where we are unde
the u.s. recession into a depression." that is the teaching moment about the power of the overall innovative skill said, the supply chain, and what that means for our capacity to compete when the company that would have been left standing thought they might have gone down as well. there is so much to say. i wanted to make these viewpoints, overall perspective, talk about manufacturing and research and skills, and i'm very happy to take your questions going forward. [applause] >> i...
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the u.s., 34% have one adl limitation. we looked at all the states and to apportion their of their people over age 60 and compared it to the national standard 34%. and so, obviously some states are going to have the low 34 percent and some will the way higher. if you look at the very dark space and the central part of the country, which includes kentucky, alabama, west virginia, those are the states that if you recruited -- include a limitation on adl, they have a very large population that falls into that category. the lightly colored states -- nevada,, roddick, minnesota, some of the others -- those states have basically a much healthier population over age 60. they have a much lower percentage of people over age 60 that have at least one limitation on their ability to continue independent living. if you wanted to move toward a full beneficiary equity, you would want to incorporate cost factors, and some of the key factors would be things like wages, food, the program provides meals to older
the u.s., 34% have one adl limitation. we looked at all the states and to apportion their of their people over age 60 and compared it to the national standard 34%. and so, obviously some states are going to have the low 34 percent and some will the way higher. if you look at the very dark space and the central part of the country, which includes kentucky, alabama, west virginia, those are the states that if you recruited -- include a limitation on adl, they have a very large population that...
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the u.s. needs to stand firm. it's how we can stand firm for freedom. i encourage the passage of this resolution, and i encourage that we as a body will continue to stand for a free and open internet. and with that i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back the balance of her time. the question is will the house suspend the rules and agree to senate concurrent resolution 50. as many as are in favor will signify by saying aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair -- black plaque mr. speaker, i ask for a recorded vote. the speaker pro tempore: 2/3 having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the concurrent resolution is agreed to -- mrs. blackburn: i ask for the yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: the yeas and nays are requested. all those in favor of taking this vote by the yeas and nays will rise and remain standing until counted. a sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. pursuant to clause 8 o
the u.s. needs to stand firm. it's how we can stand firm for freedom. i encourage the passage of this resolution, and i encourage that we as a body will continue to stand for a free and open internet. and with that i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back the balance of her time. the question is will the house suspend the rules and agree to senate concurrent resolution 50. as many as are in favor will signify by saying aye. those opposed, no. in...
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u.s. policy toward north korea hoping that north korea will give up its weapons for aid has been a failure. it's been a bipartisan failure, frankly, for decades, and it's gotten us now to this point. the hope that north korea can be induced to abandon its ambitions for nuclear weapons and missiles distracts us, north. it distracts us from pursuing the very policies that might actually change the behavior of the regime and support its people. going forward, we need to move away from an unimaginative policy here to one with energy and creativity and focus, so let's tackle north korea's illicit activities, its counterfeiting of u.s. currency. this regime will do anything for money. it is, as many north koreans will tell you, it is a gangster regime. let's interfere with those shipments and disrupt the bank accounts that are used. let's ramp up radio broadcast in the country where there is information wall that is cracking. and let's help the refugees who are literally dying to escape the pris
u.s. policy toward north korea hoping that north korea will give up its weapons for aid has been a failure. it's been a bipartisan failure, frankly, for decades, and it's gotten us now to this point. the hope that north korea can be induced to abandon its ambitions for nuclear weapons and missiles distracts us, north. it distracts us from pursuing the very policies that might actually change the behavior of the regime and support its people. going forward, we need to move away from an...
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s the u.s.-japan airlines serves as a cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the asia-pacific and look forward to working closely with the new japanese prime minister, cabinet, and the people of japan for bilateral, regional, and global issues. i would also like to say the president appreciates prime minister nota's contributions to u.s.-japan relations on a number of issues and would like to thank the prime minister for his service and wish him well in his future endeavors. as you know, the new prime minister does not take office -- and i did not want to get ahead of that, before we start talking about potential meetings or policy discussions with him. >> you made the point about -- that that was not the day to talk about policy, talking about gun control. but we are looking for more specifics especially since the president said quite plainly he would use all the powers of the office to engage americans on the issue. senator lieberman suggested a national commission on violence. would the presi
s the u.s.-japan airlines serves as a cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the asia-pacific and look forward to working closely with the new japanese prime minister, cabinet, and the people of japan for bilateral, regional, and global issues. i would also like to say the president appreciates prime minister nota's contributions to u.s.-japan relations on a number of issues and would like to thank the prime minister for his service and wish him well in his future endeavors. as you know, the...
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even though u.s. customs told him he was not violating any mexican or american law in having the rifle. hammer had no criminal intent when he took that old rifle into mexico. john hammer should not have to spend another holiday away from his family. holidays he spent while he served as a marine and certainly he shouldn't spend a holiday away from his family in a mexican jail where he is illegally being detained. obviously there appears to be a misunderstanding between u.s. and mexican officials with hammer literally caught in the middle of this. so the mexican president, enrique nieto, should intervene and have hammer released. it is the power of the mexican president to do this in a diplomatic way. so i ask he do so in releasing hammer by christmas. mr. speaker, this marine and veteran has spent his life defending freedom, defending america, taking care of america and it's time that america take care of him by asking for and expecting his release from this mexican prison where he ought not to be. and
even though u.s. customs told him he was not violating any mexican or american law in having the rifle. hammer had no criminal intent when he took that old rifle into mexico. john hammer should not have to spend another holiday away from his family. holidays he spent while he served as a marine and certainly he shouldn't spend a holiday away from his family in a mexican jail where he is illegally being detained. obviously there appears to be a misunderstanding between u.s. and mexican officials...
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the u.s. army. to have risen like he did from private to lieutenant colonel, to run as many missions as he did as a helicopter pilot in vietnam, and to have won the -- two distinguished flying crosses is something that this nation can never say thank you enough for what leonard boswell has done, even before he came to the halls of the u.s. congress. in the real world leonard boswell has truled combined a mid wern farmer's common sense with practical everyday living. it's been that experience that's proven so invaluable to us on the transportation and infrastructure committee. his work to draft critical legislation as a pilot leonard boswell knows very well the tremendous issues facing our aviation community. he served on that subcommittee on aviation for each of his 16 years in this body. during the hearings and markups, leonard often spoke about the critical importance of aviation safety and is an advocate for his fellow general aviation pilots. it was for that reason that leonard received an
the u.s. army. to have risen like he did from private to lieutenant colonel, to run as many missions as he did as a helicopter pilot in vietnam, and to have won the -- two distinguished flying crosses is something that this nation can never say thank you enough for what leonard boswell has done, even before he came to the halls of the u.s. congress. in the real world leonard boswell has truled combined a mid wern farmer's common sense with practical everyday living. it's been that experience...
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u.s. gun sales are by private sellers who are not required to perform background checks. you can be a three-time convicted felon, a serial domestic abuser, severely mentally ill, or even on a terrorist watch list and still go to a gun show or go on the internet and buy whatever gun you want. the american people want to strengthen their bases to prevent the mentally ill from buying gun. but over a million disqualifying mental health records are still missing from states. 10 states have failed to flag a single person as mentally ill. and 17 states list less than 100 people. miles per hour people want to see assault weapons bans reinstated and large capacity ammunition clps banned to keep dangerous ammunition out of the hands of mad men. let's face it. when you put a 30-round clip in an assault weapon, you are not protecting your home. you are not hunting deer, you are hunting people. we have hid from this fight for too long. for too long we have used politics and the second amendment to cove
u.s. gun sales are by private sellers who are not required to perform background checks. you can be a three-time convicted felon, a serial domestic abuser, severely mentally ill, or even on a terrorist watch list and still go to a gun show or go on the internet and buy whatever gun you want. the american people want to strengthen their bases to prevent the mentally ill from buying gun. but over a million disqualifying mental health records are still missing from states. 10 states have failed to...
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to coordinate with u.s. customs and border protection when determining what baggage must be rescreened in the united states. accordingly, i support this legislation that the obama administration proposed and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from new york. mr. king: madam speaker, i yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from illinois, mr. walsh. let me take this opportunity to commend him, the outstanding job he's done during his time of service on the committee. . the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from illinois is recognized for such time he may consume. mr. walsh: thank you, madam speaker. the i thank chairman king. earlier this year i introduced the no hassle flying act legislation, brought to our attention by the transportation security administration. senators clow by car from minnesota and blunt from missouri introduced my language in the senate and this is the bill we are considering today. over the
to coordinate with u.s. customs and border protection when determining what baggage must be rescreened in the united states. accordingly, i support this legislation that the obama administration proposed and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from new york. mr. king: madam speaker, i yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from illinois, mr. walsh. let me take this opportunity to commend him, the...
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when i agreed to go to brazil six months ago it would have floored me if you told me the u.s. would have just grown faster, 2.7% than brazil did in the most recent quarter. where now expecting the united states economy to grow roughly 2%, and brazil 1%. you go down there and talk to policymakers and businesspeople about why it is. what happened is they have this great economic miracle going. if he woo add a little more taxes here, a little more regulation there, a little more sort of cost of labor here and a fair amount of more uncertainty about what we are going to do in the future there, and all of a sudden they have taken one of the great economic miracles and taken the steam out of it. they all understand now this thing that they had, a great economy growing very rapidly, is actually very fragile and requires government to facilitate rather than layer costs and uncertainty on top of it. that's almost like a it's tube for what we are seeing in the united states. we had a time period which we had a huge amount of uncertainty, mostly some revenue, some government action. we h
when i agreed to go to brazil six months ago it would have floored me if you told me the u.s. would have just grown faster, 2.7% than brazil did in the most recent quarter. where now expecting the united states economy to grow roughly 2%, and brazil 1%. you go down there and talk to policymakers and businesspeople about why it is. what happened is they have this great economic miracle going. if he woo add a little more taxes here, a little more regulation there, a little more sort of cost of...
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for our u.s. special operations command which has been a key component of the war against violent extremists. and i can tell you as the co-chairman and co-founder of the special operations forces caucus and one who represents fort bragg, home of the u.s. army special operations command, and joint special operations command, and who has constituents who serve at the marine special operations command at camp lejeune, i'm extremely pleased to see this investment in our special operations forces, warriors who are often on the front lines during global conflicts. also as running backing member of the sea power -- ranking member of the sea power subcommittee, i'm glad that we make investments in sea power by authorizes 10 new shapes -- ships. and a multi-year procurement authority for 10 virginia-class submarines as well as the authority to fund them incrementally. incremental funding gives the navy greater flexibility in funding the new submarine as and will take advantage of the savings generated from
for our u.s. special operations command which has been a key component of the war against violent extremists. and i can tell you as the co-chairman and co-founder of the special operations forces caucus and one who represents fort bragg, home of the u.s. army special operations command, and joint special operations command, and who has constituents who serve at the marine special operations command at camp lejeune, i'm extremely pleased to see this investment in our special operations forces,...
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the u.s. has grown steadily. today over 40% of the pediatricians and pediatric specialists are trained in the 57 free-standing children's hospitals that receive this funding. a proven track record. we need to get it done and again i congratulate the members on the floor today for getting this bill to hopefully to the president's desk before the year is out. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. pallone: thank you, madam speaker. i'd like to yield now to the gentlewoman from california who's the democratic sponsor of the house national pediatric research network act of 2012, which is the second title of the legislation before us, mrs. capps. the speaker pro tempore: for how much time does the gentleman yield? mr. pallone: such time as she may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. mrs. capps: i want to acknowledge being in the chair as my friend. madam speaker, i rise in strong
the u.s. has grown steadily. today over 40% of the pediatricians and pediatric specialists are trained in the 57 free-standing children's hospitals that receive this funding. a proven track record. we need to get it done and again i congratulate the members on the floor today for getting this bill to hopefully to the president's desk before the year is out. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. pallone:...
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subtitle "how u.s. taxpayers bankroll the taliban." i'd like to quote lisa freeman who recently acknowledged that we lost 2,000 young americans in afghanistan. she lost her son, captain matthew freeman, 2007, in afghanistan. and ms. freeman said, where is america's outrage? where is america's concern that we're still at war? i agree with ms. freeman. where's the outrage here in congress? does this make any sense that we continue to borrow money from foreign governments to prop up a corrupt leader and half the money going to the leader of afghanistan ends up in the hands of the taliban to buy weapons to kill americans? our nation is broke. china owns us and we are sending our young men and our money to afghanistan and we're going to cut programs right here in america for the american people. . the american people need to put the pressure on congress to bring our troops home now and not wait until december of 2014. mr. speaker, i assure you if we start bringing them home in december of 2014, it will become 2015 and it will become 2016 an
subtitle "how u.s. taxpayers bankroll the taliban." i'd like to quote lisa freeman who recently acknowledged that we lost 2,000 young americans in afghanistan. she lost her son, captain matthew freeman, 2007, in afghanistan. and ms. freeman said, where is america's outrage? where is america's concern that we're still at war? i agree with ms. freeman. where's the outrage here in congress? does this make any sense that we continue to borrow money from foreign governments to prop up a...
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i ask that all u.s. aid to tunisia be cut off because they're blocking the attempt to investigate the terrorist. why are we giving any sort of aid to a country that's proven at this time is no friend or ally to the united states? why are we not doing everything in our power to investigate the events in benghazi that killed four americans? should secretary clinton fail to cut off aid to tunisia, i will take legislative action to cut off the aid to tunisia. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the time of the gentleman has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from washington seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. >> i rise to recognize the outstanding service of jay johnson of the department of defense in navigating a wide range of important legal issues, he's been an invaluable partner to the house aarped services committee. over the last four years he advised the committee on
i ask that all u.s. aid to tunisia be cut off because they're blocking the attempt to investigate the terrorist. why are we giving any sort of aid to a country that's proven at this time is no friend or ally to the united states? why are we not doing everything in our power to investigate the events in benghazi that killed four americans? should secretary clinton fail to cut off aid to tunisia, i will take legislative action to cut off the aid to tunisia. i yield back the balance of my time....
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despite his wounds he was able to notify the u.s. helicopters of their location and called for artillery in order to prevent the enemy from advancing. private first class mann and sergeant grandstaff made the ultimate stack cry files for our nation. it is most appropriate that the v.a. medical center in spokane be renamed in honor of these two heroes and i urge my colleagues to support this piece of legislation. and i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from florida. mr. miller: we have no further requests for time at this moment. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maine. mr. michaud: i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from florida. mr. miller: i thank the sponsor of this legislation. she is the wife of a navy retired commander and is a strong advocate for veterans in washington and around this country and thanks to my good friend, the new ranking member mike michaud in helping to move this legislation to the floor. he has been an active and valuable member of our committe
despite his wounds he was able to notify the u.s. helicopters of their location and called for artillery in order to prevent the enemy from advancing. private first class mann and sergeant grandstaff made the ultimate stack cry files for our nation. it is most appropriate that the v.a. medical center in spokane be renamed in honor of these two heroes and i urge my colleagues to support this piece of legislation. and i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from...
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i rise here to ask for the immediate release of u.s. marine john hammer, who has been imprisoned by mexican authorities since august where for a time he was being shack willed to his bed. lance corporal hammer is an outstanding young american combat veteran who took every reasonable step to ensure that he was safely and legally transporting the anti-firearm that he inherited from his great-grandfather and he spoke with our own custom and border patrol agents who assured him he would be fine as long as he registered it with mexican authorities. once in mexico, john attempted to register his old-fashioned sears and roebuck shotgun and was immediately arrested as if he were a gun runner. i'm calling on our state department to act swiftly to get john released and i'm calling on our department of homeland security to explain how their agents could have given john this wrong instruction. john has suffered enough. let's bring him home to his family where he rightly belongs in time for christmas. thank you, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore:
i rise here to ask for the immediate release of u.s. marine john hammer, who has been imprisoned by mexican authorities since august where for a time he was being shack willed to his bed. lance corporal hammer is an outstanding young american combat veteran who took every reasonable step to ensure that he was safely and legally transporting the anti-firearm that he inherited from his great-grandfather and he spoke with our own custom and border patrol agents who assured him he would be fine as...
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the us us government will put them in the data base and -- the u.s. government will put them in the data base and compare them, the 21st century version of fingerprints, one in six american women are victims of rape or attempted rape. 90% of the people who commit the crimes are repeat offenders like mr. avila. yet they walk free because we care more for the rights of perpetrators than victims. this bill will not prevent violent crimes, but it will help stem the tide of the repeat offenders. dave and jan sepich, katie's parents, have worked tirelessly first to get the bill through new mexico and then to the federal government. the bill stands poised here on the floor of the house of representatives today asking that we -- 30 more seconds? asking that we as americans and we as legislators take a stand on behalf of the families who have young daughters and young sons that want to change the world and maybe, just maybe we'll do something right here. katie's legacy will live on no matter what we do here today because we are parents and because of her sacri
the us us government will put them in the data base and -- the u.s. government will put them in the data base and compare them, the 21st century version of fingerprints, one in six american women are victims of rape or attempted rape. 90% of the people who commit the crimes are repeat offenders like mr. avila. yet they walk free because we care more for the rights of perpetrators than victims. this bill will not prevent violent crimes, but it will help stem the tide of the repeat offenders....
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she was elected to the u.s. senate in 1993. she served as vice-chairman of the public and conference -- republican conference. she gave her farewell address last week. it is half an hour. >> madame president, i am proud to just this chamber for possibly the last time as a senator from the great state of texas. it is an ironic note that if i had given my farewell address last week, there would have been so much joy in the halls of the capitol, ringing with laughter and anticipation of our season's happiest time. but in one weekend, a sadness has set in with the news of a massacre of innocent children in newtown, connecticut. that was followed by the loss of our wonderful colleague, senator yue.el inoyoue.o i leave with a heavy heart just in the last few days. i want to thank the people of texas for asking me to represent them in washington. i want to thank the many people who have served on my staff for almost 20 years. i have to say that i am touched that both the benches on both sides of this room are filled with my staff memb
she was elected to the u.s. senate in 1993. she served as vice-chairman of the public and conference -- republican conference. she gave her farewell address last week. it is half an hour. >> madame president, i am proud to just this chamber for possibly the last time as a senator from the great state of texas. it is an ironic note that if i had given my farewell address last week, there would have been so much joy in the halls of the capitol, ringing with laughter and anticipation of our...
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he was the longest-serving u.s. senator and congress. he was elected in 1952 and the u.s. senate in 1958. he passed away in june of 2010. two former staff ers, talked about the late senator's life, his life in politics and his rise to leadership in the senate. this is an hour. >> our first >> the first speaker is ira shapiro. he played important roles in foreign intelligence surveillance and the completing of the metrorail system. during the clinton administration, he served as a leading u.s. trader and earned the rank of staffman. he was described as an antidote and he promised to deliver. and he promised to deliver. cynicismote to c
he was the longest-serving u.s. senator and congress. he was elected in 1952 and the u.s. senate in 1958. he passed away in june of 2010. two former staff ers, talked about the late senator's life, his life in politics and his rise to leadership in the senate. this is an hour. >> our first >> the first speaker is ira shapiro. he played important roles in foreign intelligence surveillance and the completing of the metrorail system. during the clinton administration, he served as a...